Executive Search for
Aerospace
Defence
Security
Specialists in leadership and technical talent worldwide.
Finding the People Who Define Performance
We identify and secure exceptional leaders and specialists who drive progress and performance. By understanding each client’s culture and long-term goals, we make appointments that strengthen capability and deliver lasting success.
Executive Search
Our executive search practice delivers C-suite, senior management, and technical leadership appointments for leading aerospace, defence, and security organisations worldwide.
Strategic Partnerships
For sustained or programme-wide hiring campaigns, we embed high-calibre headhunting capability across multiple business areas—maintaining pace, consistency, and quality.
Special Projects
Tailored research and discreet search assignments for specific challenges such as market mapping, relocator analysis, or sensitive international approaches.
Who We Are

Banner Lane is a specialist executive-search consultancy serving the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, with a strong focus on advanced technology and dual-use innovation.
Founded in Coventry—the historic site of the Banner Lane factory once producing Bristol Hercules aero engines—the firm continues its tradition of supporting critical industries through precision and trust.
Headquartered in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, with a representative office in Düsseldorf, Germany, we combine global reach with boutique focus.
Our work spans the UK, Europe, North America, and Africa, placing leaders and technical specialists who shape capability and innovation.
Leading Solutions in Key Sectors
We provide specialised recruitment services to help your organisation in the following industries:
Aerospace
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Meet our Professional team
Banner Lane operates as a founder-led consultancy supported by trusted research partners and advisors across the UK, Europe, and Africa.
Every engagement is personally managed by Stephen Start, ensuring focus, discretion, and accountability from first contact to completion.

Stephen Start
Managing Director - UK

Dean Pask
Advisor

Thomas Byron
Consultant - UK

Ebrima Kinteh
Market Intelligence Analyst
Ebrima Kinteh
Market Intelligence Analyst
- United Kingdom
- ekinteh@bannerlane.com
- +44 (0) 1242 907770
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